Why "Certificate of Fact" must clear the China embassy
Notarial certificate of facts the notary personally witnessed — existence of documents, events, or asset condition.
Common scenarios: Certifying property condition before and after a lease · Certifying the existence of goods/stock · Certifying an event for use as evidence abroad
China embassy accepts walk-ins on certain days — NYC Legal handles queuing and submission for you.
Documents to prepare
• Details of the facts to be certified • Supporting evidence (photos/video/documents)
We check documents for completeness before filing to reduce the risk of return; acceptance remains at the embassy's discretion.
End-to-end chain: Notary → MFA → China Embassy
1) Notary Public signature/copy certification (timeline depends on the document — ask our staff)
2) MFA Consular Department (2-3 business days) — we file in person
3) China Embassy — China joined Apostille Convention Nov 2023 · Some document types still require consular legalization
Embassy stage: approx. 4–7 business days; embassy fees per the published government rate
Language and translation for China
Receiving authorities in China usually expect the document or a translation in Chinese. Ask the recipient whether a certified translation is needed and whether it should be attached before or after legalisation.
A "Certificate of Fact" is less often sent to China; ask the recipient for its document list in writing before starting.
Documents the China embassy commonly legalises
Embassy legalisation commonly covers 4 document categories; check the mission's current list before filing.
China Embassy contact
📍 57 Ratchadaphisek Road, Din Daeng, Bangkok 10400
📞 +66 2 245 7044
🕘 Mon–Fri 09:00–11:30
🌐 http://th.china-embassy.gov.cn
FAQ
Does "Certificate of Fact" for China need Apostille or Embassy Legalisation?
China is an Apostille party, but the Convention only enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027 — before then, Thai-issued documents still need MFA and China embassy legalisation.
How long does the full chain take?
Notary timeline depends on the document — ask our staff + MFA 2-3 days + Embassy 4-7 business days — overall timing depends on each authority's queue; we confirm it in writing after document review.
What's the total cost?
Notary: fee confirmed in a written quotation from our staff. MFA fee is per the published government rate per stamp (standard or express) + Embassy fee per the published government rate.
Can overseas clients use this service?
Yes — ship documents via DHL/FedEx; we manage Notary+MFA+Embassy and ship back.